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I am 29 weeks pregnant with my second child, I have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I am concerned because my first pregnancy ended in a fetal death at 38 weeks, and the doctors we unable to identify the cause. I was not tested for gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy, but after research, I have discovered that I did have symptoms. Could untreated gestational diabetes cause fetal demise?
The risk of a fetal demise with gestational diabetes, particularly if it is managed with diet alone is close to that of woman without diabetes. The highest risk is in women with long-standing diabetes who also have other complications such as kidney damage. Nevertheless, given your history, I would suggest close fetal surveillance in the last three months of pregnancy. Usually fetal deaths without a known cause are very unlikely to occur again.
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CONNECT – December 2016
Join us for our Winter Camp, which we call CONNECT! We offer two different weekends where campers come to BCC to CONNECT with God and re-CONNECT with friends.
This year's theme is SALT & LIGHT! We will explore what it means to be the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World! Plus, we will do all sorts of other fun things, from sledding to worship to games!
CONNECT Dates: Cost is $115
January 13-15 (Grades 7-12)
February 3-5 (Grades 4-8)
To register, simply head on over to our Registration SITE and then get ready for a fun-filled weekend at camp!
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Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him."
John 14:6-7
"He will stand and shepherd his flock
in the strength of the Lord,
in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness
will reach to the ends of the earth."
Micah 5:4
"...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."
Acts 1:8
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2018 Buick Envision 4DR FWD
Stock # 14302, Automatic, 22/29 MPG
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- Type: New
- Model: Envision
- Trim: 4DR FWD
- Body: SUV
- Exterior: Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Interior: Light Neutral
- Doors: 4
- Stock#: 14302
- Model #: 4XR26
- Drive: Front Wheel Drive
- MPG*: 22 City / 29 Hwy
This 2018 Buick Envision Preferred is offered to you for sale by Patterson Auto Center. This Buick includes: EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ENGINE, 2.5L DOHC 4-CYLINDER SIDI 4 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode A/T 6-Speed A/T *Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more information.* Want more room? Want more style? This Buick Envision is the vehicle for you. This is about the time when you're saying it is too good to be true, and let us be the one's to tell you, it is absolutely true. You can finally stop searching... You've found the one you've been looking for.
- Windows power with driver Express-Up and Down
- Head restraints front 4-way adjustable up/down fore/aft
- Steering wheel controls audio phone interface Driver Information Center and vehicle controls
- Remote panic alarm
- QuietTuning Buick unique process to reduce block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin
- Door locks power programmable with lockout protection
- Retained accessory power power windows audio system and moonroof remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened
- Keyless start push button
- Recovery hooks front
- Engine 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (197 hp [147 kW] @ 6300 rpm 192 lb-ft of torque [260 N-m] @ 4400 rpm)
- Drivetrain front-wheel drive
- Axle 3.50 final drive ratio
- Brake parking electronic
- Transmission 6-speed automatic electronically-controlled with Driver Shift Control
- Jack mechanical
- Brakes 4-wheel antilock 4-wheel disc 17" front and 16" rear
- Driver shift control
- GVWR 5070 lbs (2300 kg)
- Suspension rear 4-link
- Exhaust single-outlet stainless-steel
- Suspension front MacPherson strut
- Air bags single-stage driver and dual-stage front passenger frontal driver and front passenger knee front and rear seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail for outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Buick Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as Vehicle Diagnostics Dealer Maintenance Notification Buick Smart Driver Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Buick vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
- Door locks child security rear electrical
- Rear Park Assist Ultrasonic
- Teen Driver Mode
- Horn dual-note
- Safety belts 3-point driver and front passenger height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats in all rear seating positions
- Rear Vision Camera
- StabiliTrak stability control system with Traction Control
- OnStar and Buick connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
- Air bag Passenger Sensing System sensor indicator inflatable restraint front passenger/child presence detector
- Daytime Running Lamps LED signature lighting
- Audio system Buick IntelliLink Radio AM/FM stereo SiriusXM with 8" diagonal Color Touch Screen includes 2 USB ports inside center console auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth streaming for audio and select phones and Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone
- Buick 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first); EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
- Audio system feature USB ports dual with single auxiliary input jack
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2018 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music plus sports news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (If you decide to continue service after your trial the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635- 2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)
- Audio system feature 6-speaker system
- Headlamp control automatic on and off
- Glass laminated front doors
- Glass acoustic laminated windshield
- Headlamps automatic delay
- Wheels 18" (45.7 cm) 10-spoke painted aluminum
- Glass deep-tinted
- Fog lamps front
- Mirrors outside heated power-adjustable body-color manual-folding with turn signal indicators and driver side auto-dimming
- License plate front mounting package
- Headlamps halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control
- Tires P225/60R18 all-season blackwall
- Tire spare T145/70R17 SL blackwall
- Wheel 17" (43.2 cm) steel spare
- Door handles body-color with chrome strip
- Floor mats carpeted front
- Floor mats carpeted rear
- Windows power with front passenger Express-Down
- Lighting interior ambient located on instrument panel and front door trim
- Power outlet front auxiliary 12-volt center stack
- Power outlet rear auxiliary 12-volt console
- USB ports dual charging-only located in the rear of the center console
- Sunglass storage overhead
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Seat adjuster front passenger 8-way power with power lumbar
- Keyless Open includes extended range with (BTM) keyless start and automatic door lock/unlock features.
- Windows power rear with Express-Down
- Seat adjuster driver 8-way power with power lumbar
- Shift knob leather-wrapped
- Power outlet front auxiliary 12-volt center bin
- Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener 3-channel programmable
- Mirror inside rearview auto-dimming
- Air vents rear console
- Defogger rear-window electric
- Head restraints rear outboard seats adjustable (up/down)
- Theft-deterrent system electrical unauthorized entry
- Seats front bucket
- Cruise control electronic with set and resume speed
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Welcome to our Student Life Section
Speak Out for a Safe School
School is a place where students learn, grow, and thrive. Students Speaking Out provides students with a way to anonymously report crime and dangerous activities taking place in San Diego County schools. Students can contact Students Speaking Out by phone, text, or web tip. We will pass that information on to authorities directly.
These programs are excellent ways to get to know other students with similar interests... and they don't look bad on a college or university application, either. Most schools look for how you've spent your time outside the classroom.
These clubs and programs help you work on leadership skills, find out more about one or more of your interests and explore new horizons. Some are even part of elective classes, allowing you to get credit for your work. Others are just because... just because you enjoy it!


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Net Neutrality: Who cares?
Well the correct answer should be EVERYONE
For those that don't actually understand what Net Neutrality is, we have created this article so you can better understand the importance of what the internet will become without Net Neutrality Rules!
Amazon Chief Technology Officer Werner Vogels
"I am extremely disappointed in the FCC decision to remove the #NetNeutrality protections," Vogels wrote on Twitter. "We'll continue to work with our peers, partners and customers to find ways to ensure an open and fair internet that can continue to drive massive innovation."
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg
"Today's decision from the Federal Communications Commission to end net neutrality is disappointing and harmful. An open internet is critical for new ideas and economic opportunity — and internet providers shouldn't be able to decide what people can see online or charge more for certain websites," Sandberg wrote on Facebook. "We're ready to work with members of Congress and others to help make the internet free and open for everyone."
Microsoft Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith
"The open internet benefits consumers, business & the entire economy," Smith wrote. "That's jeopardized by the FCC's elimination of #netneutrality protections today."
"We're disappointed in the decision to gut #NetNeutrality protections that ushered in an unprecedented era of innovation, creativity & civic engagement," read a tweet posted on Netflix's verified account. "This is the beginning of a longer legal battle. Netflix stands w/ innovators, large & small, to oppose this misguided FCC order."
What is Net Neutrality?
Net Neutrality is the basic principle that prohibits internet service providers like Sky, Virgin and BT etc from speeding up, slowing down or blocking any content, applications or websites you want to use. Net Neutrality is the way that the internet has always worked.
In 2015, millions of concerned people pressured the Federal Communications Commission to adopt the Net Neutrality rules that have kept the internet free and open — allowing people to share and access information of their choosing without interference.
But right now the internet is likely to be doomed (as we know it). On Dec. 14, 2017, the FCC's Republican majority approved Chairman Ajit Pai's plan to end Net Neutrality protections.
When you go online you take certain things for granted. You assume that you're connected to whatever website you want. You assume that your broadband or phone company isn't messing with the data and is connecting you to the websites, applications and content you choose. AND you assume that you are in control of your internet experience. (Kiss that goodbye)
What will happen to the internet now?
Without the Net Neutrality rules, companies like BT, Sky and Virgin etc (and sadly for us KCOM) will be able to call all the shots and decide which websites, content and applications succeed.
These companies can now slow down their competitors' content or block political opinions they disagree with. They can charge extra fees to the few content companies that can afford to pay for preferential treatment — relegating everyone else to a slower tier of service.
The consequences will be particularly devastating for marginalized communities media outlets have misrepresented or failed to serve.
Why is Net Neutrality important for businesses?
Net Neutrality is crucial for small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs, who rely on the open internet to launch their businesses, create markets, advertise their products and services, and reach customers. We need the open internet to foster job growth, competition and innovation.
It's thanks to Net Neutrality that small businesses and entrepreneurs have been able to thrive online. But without Net Neutrality, ISPs will exploit their gatekeeper position and destroy the internet's fair and level playing field.
Without Net Neutrality, the next Google or Facebook will never get off the ground. Oh, and on the subject of Netflix; wait for announcement of their subscription costs doubling.
So what are the advantages to NO NET NEUTRALITY?
From a consumers perspective.
Don't just take our word for it, Google it and educate yourself! This article is just a gateway to the bigger picture and what NN really means.
Leave your comments and let us know what you think!


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Lixto's Price Intelligence Suite 2.0 will change the way consumer products companies and online retailers do business. Advances in the field of price intelligence, such as those in this new version, will cont
Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) March 1, 2011
Consumer products and retail businesses understand that staying competitive in the online landscape is essential for survival, let alone growth. For those looking to advance competitive position through more targeted and accurate pricing strategy, Lixto, Inc., is introducing the 2011 version of its Price Intelligence Suite.
The Price Intelligence Suite is a web extraction and analysis system that allows sales, pricing and financial management to obtain up-to-date views on competitors' pricing strategies by accessing and monitoring information on thousands of products and price points across multiple websites quickly, accurately and reliably. Consumer products and online retail companies use the SaaS-based suite to better understand competitive pricing, qualitative rankings, and the impact of those changes on consumers and the competition.
"Price Intelligence Suite 2.0 will change the way consumer products companies and online retailers do business," says Christian Koestler, president and CEO of Lixto. "Advances in the field of price intelligence, such as those in this new version, will continue to fuel its acceptance as an industry best practice."
Updates in the Suite's 2.0 version focus on advanced market analytics, price optimization planning, and integration of qualitative information. The new features enhance the system's abilities in comprehensive modelling, ongoing "what if" analysis and accurate analysis of competitor pricing.
1. Enhanced market analytics – Aggregated analytics offer users the ability to obtain more detailed information on market dynamics for specified product categories and competitors. With an understanding of how many competitors sell identified products in specific markets or categories, and full trend analysis, managers can make better pricing decisions by quickly evaluating the impact of pricing changes – of competitors and their own companies' – on margin and market share.
2. Price optimization planning – Capabilities to simulate the competitive impact of price changes across online channels allows advanced "what if" analysis and price modelling on both the category and product levels. Features include meet-or-beat forecasting with and without shipping charges, and measurement and simulation of price competitiveness in multiple, user-specified categories.
3. Integrated qualitative information – The new version adds qualitative customer rankings and review information. Moving beyond simple competitive price analysis, the qualitative information feature gives companies a more complete picture of the competitive landscape. Included are aggregated reports on consumer ratings of sellers and products on web platforms, and analysis of ratings to prices.
Lixto's Price Intelligence Suite 2.0 is designed for a wide range of managers in the consumer products and online retail industries. C-level finance, marketing and e-commerce executives will use price intelligence for strategic planning, while pricing and product managers will focus on price operations. Category, sales and channel managers will be able to make better, more accurate pricing decisions, and stronger contract negotiations, with the advanced price analytics.
"The ability to know what consumers know about competitors' pricing can impact the bottom line significantly," says Koestler. "Add to that the ability to understand competitive retailers' strategy, and companies can realize operational improvements ranging from lowered abandonment rates to enhanced margins. Lixto's Price Intelligence will continue to change the landscape of online business transactions."
Lixto, Inc. (http://www.lixto.com, http://www.twitter.com/LixtoNvalley)
Lixto, Inc., is an international leader in web data extraction and analysis. The company's Price Intelligence Suite extracts specific, precise data from the web, offering competitive price visibility that empowers better decision-making and drives operational performance. Companies throughout the world, including Insight Direct, USA, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Hama, hotel.de, Iberostar Hotels, shopping.com, and ZF Friedrichshafen, have adopted Lixto solutions.


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What can I expect from traveling? Travel healthcare professionals can expect to be working at the top healthcare facilities across the country. The ability to work in multiple states can typically increase your salary, give you the chance to travel the country, and the opportunity to take more time off.
You always have the support of your Alegiant Team member to assist you throughout your travel experience.
How long are the assignments? Typical contracts are 13 to 26 weeks, however we are here to help negotiate terms according to the needs of our clients and many times, we can customize a travel assignment to YOUR needs.
What happens when I accept an assignment? Your Alegiant Team member will walk you through a simple process. To get started we will need to fill out all necessary employment paperwork. You will have all the details before your start date to smoothly transition into your new assignment.
What about housing for my assignment? We assist you in the expense of getting from one assignment to the next with our travel reimbursement allowance. There are many situations in which candidates like to get a feel for the area first and locate their own housing; we are flexible to meet your housing needs whether you are traveling with a companion(s), pets, or alone.
Your comfort is our priority.
How am I paid? Alegiant pays on a weekly basis. You will receive your first check the week after you start. Weekly direct deposit go right into your account every week thereafter.
What if I need help while traveling away from home? Understand that the Alegiant Team is here to help! All staff members are trained to provide the best possible customer service to you. Your ally in your travel experience will be the same Alegiant Team member throughout your Alegiant employment. They will be available to you 24/7


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Kati Allo
Lemon greek yogurt
Pickled red onion, pita bread
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, roasted red peppers, pita bread
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, smoked paprika oil, pita bread
Dill, chili, pine nuts, pita chips
Lemon zest, tzatziki
Fillo pastries stuffed with spinach and feta cheese
Parsley, scallions, tomatoes, lemon juice, bulgar wheat
Spicy tomato sauce, grilled lemon, parsley
Olives, romaine, tomatoes, feta, cucmber, red wine vinaigrette
Parmesan, pita croutons, creamy dressing
Pomegranate, feta cheese, red onion, toasted pine nuts, pomegranate vinaigrette
Eggplant, ground beef, potatoes, bechamel
Tomato raisins, olive petals, lemon potatoes
Tomato raisins, olive petals, lemon potatoes
Cauliflower, raisin, roasted fennel, pine nuts, gremolata
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, tahini sauce
Lettuce, tomato and scallion relish, tzatziki, tahini sauce
Lettuce, tomato and scallion relish, tzatziki
Yogurt marinated chicken, grilled pepeprs, onions
Harrissa, oregano, garlic, grilled peppers, onions
Garam masala, fresh coriander, grilled peppers, onions
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Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan were determined to keep their Christmas Christian traditions, even though attacks from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) and al-Qaeda have decimated the population.
#Erbil #Kurdistan #Christmas #eve ISIS can't even touch our spirit of love and coexistence pic.twitter.com/m0lCvUd3GE
— Darbaz Dara Mohammed (@Darbazdara) December 25, 2015
The Royal Ankawa Hotel advertised Christmas buffets and celebrations, which included a visit from Santa Claus.
The Erbil Rotana Hotel hosted a Kermesse event for the refugees in Erbil. A Kermesse event is a celebration "on the anniversary of the foundation of a church (or the parish) and in honour of the patron." The hotel also held delicious buffets for the families on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Iraq boasted a population of 1.3 million Christians in 1997, but now it only houses 650,000. Kurdish outlet Rudaw reported that "95 percent of Iraq's Christians now shelter in the Kurdistan Region."
Kurdistan's Save the Children visited refugee children and handed out presents for Christmas.
Kurdistan Save the Children visiting the children at the refugee camp in Barîke and also giving out Christmas gifts. pic.twitter.com/HmhbbCBnyP
— Lawên | لاوێن (@Lawwwen) December 25, 2015
Christians openly celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ across Kurdistan on December 24 and 25.
Christmas celebration in Qamishli -Rojava – Kurdistan… #Rojava #Kurdistan pic.twitter.com/gqpRIQ07mP
— Stella (@Stellina_25) December 25, 2015
Santa comes to Rojava, West Kurdistan. pic.twitter.com/lrJFL4YEvR
— Dr Partizan (@DrPartizan_) December 25, 2015
IPD's Christians celebrating Christmas in Ankawa Erbil pic.twitter.com/scdH0ZaV0M
— Rand Omran (@omran_rand) December 26, 2015
Midnight mass at St Joseph's #Ainkawa #Erbil. Happy Christmas كل عيد وأنتم بألف خير pic.twitter.com/pWDqvDoF1R
— Angus McKee (@AngusMcKeeFCO) December 24, 2015
#Christian celebrate #Christmas in #Kirkuk, the city which is being protected by #Peshmerga forces, south #Kurdistan pic.twitter.com/Rddvm3VcRK
— Omed Xoshnaw (@omed_xoshnaw) December 25, 2015
Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani, along with other Muslim leaders, celebrated Christmas at the eastern Assyrian Church in the Ankawa neighborhood.
Muslim clerics attend #Christmas celebrations in Ainkawa, #Erbil, @KurdistanRegion. #coexistence Photo: @Hiwaosman pic.twitter.com/GDjynNWk3K
— Baxtiyar Goran (@BaxtiyarGoran) December 25, 2015
Happy Christmas to F. Immanuel & all at Ainkawa2 camp #Erbil, home to some of 1000s who fled Ninewa from Daesh pic.twitter.com/HIG3AR6PXO
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Be dirty to be healthy!
Since childhood we are suggested with an idea that clean body is essential for being healthy. They even say that cleanliness is next to godliness. But is it really so good to be absolutely clean? Apparently not. According to experts being too clean could actually be bad for health.
Scientists warn that people's obsession with hygiene could be impairing skin's ability to stay healthy. Bacteria on the skin's surface play an active role in preventing rashes and damping down cuts and bruises.
For example, the fact that children develop more and more allergies can be easily explained. Kids' immune systems do not develop properly because they are not exposed to enough bugs and dirt, no matter how ridiculous it might sound for us.
Statistics shows that over 40 per cent of Britons have an allergy, and increasingly clean lifestyles can be a possible cause.
Scientists at the University of California in San Diego claim that exposure to microbes can be beneficial to health. Those very bacteria, which dampen down immune responses and cause cuts and bruises to become swollen and painful, are truly good for people's health. These, for instance, are staphylococcal species which cause inflammation when introduced beneath the skin's surface but they do not trigger inflammation when present on the epidermis or outer layer of skin. Moreover, the studies on mice and human cell cultures show they reduced inflammation.
The results of the research have been published online in the journal Nature Medicine.
A few words to conclude: There are about 100 trillion microbes living on or inside the human body. And many are vital for health, deterring dangerous bacteria from entering the body and strengthening the immune system. So, my dear readers, being clean is perfect but don't be too zealous.
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After the critical and commercial success of SimCity (if you're willing look past the post-release fiasco), developers Maxis decided to ditch the skyscrapers and factories to focus their attention on their venerable Simulation franchise "The Sims".
Maxis and Electronic Arts announced that The Sims 4 (a direct sequel to the 2009′s The Sims 3) is currently in development at The Sims Studio and it's slated for a 2014 release. The Sims 4 would feature new and intuitive tools to encourage players to personalize their world. Players would also be able to share their world with friends online though the game would be a predominately single-player offline experience.


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This simple recipe was the one that my mother made us whenever she made potato salad. We loved how simple it was, allowing the flavor of the bacon to shine through!
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, boiled and then peeled
Five hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons of dill relish
3/4 of a cup mayonnaise
1/16 teaspoon celery seed (may increase up to 1/8 teaspoon, but use caution, strong flavor!)
4 slices of bacon, pan fried, drained on paper towels, cooled and crumbled
Chop potatoes into about 1 1/2 - inch dice, then place in mixing bowl.
Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, relish, celery seed, and mayonnaise. Stir well (but gently) to combine.
Crumble the bacon over the salad, and then fold in with a spatula. Add up to 1 teaspoon of salt, if needed, stirring in carefully so potatoes don't disintegrate.
Of course, this recipe is customizable, so you can add fresh onion or mustard, etc., but I hope before you do, you'll taste this as-is just so you can let me know what you think!
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My friends, Julie & Mark, told me about the Cauliflower & Kale Salad (Cauliflower Tabouli) from the Steamy Kitchen blog. It's my new favorite salad. It's great tasting, easy to make and keeps well in the frig for a couple of days. The only modification made for my taste is to lightly saute the garlic in the olive oil before adding to the salad. I love having a healthy choice already made in the refrigerator.
Cauliflower and Kale Salad (Cauliflower Tabouli) from Steamy Kitchen
Serves 4
3 large kale leaves, center stalk removed
1/2 head cauliflower
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 stalk, green onion, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher/sea salt (1/4 teaspoon table salt)
freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Tear the soft leaf of the kale away from the center stalk that runs throughout the length of the kale. Finely chop the kale leaves. Add to a large bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, green onion and parsley. Grate the cauliflower using the large holes of a box grater. Add to the bowl and mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Pour dressing into the bowl and toss gently. Taste and season with additional salt, if needed.


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Learning a Pray-Care-Share lifestyle
God has called every believer to co-labor with Him as He brings people into a meaningful, fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ. God's ways are simple. We all have a part to play that involves three integrated activities: First, we pray for others. Second, the prayer often leads us to demonstrate God's love to them. Third, acts of kindness can open ways to communicate the gospel. These three activities blend into a lifestyle called, "Prayer-Care-Share." Prayer leads to Care and opens ways to Share.
Persistent, life-giving prayer for others…
God is calling us to pray beyond the boundaries of our homes and lives. He's giving us ways to advance His work in the lives of neighbors and co-workers by praying for them. As you learn to pray with biblical hope, you will find yourself praying your way into the story of what God is already unfolding in their lives.
…leads to opportunities to care, displaying God's love…
Praying for others will help you keep alert to the ways that you might be able to demonstrate God's love in practical, tangible ways. As you walk through doors that God opens to display His love, you'll discover a growing sense of adventure, compassion and mission with God.
…that opens the way to share the gospel, declaring God's love.
As you continue to pray and to show God's love in practical ways, you'll find that God often gives you creative ways to communicate with people about how they can follow Jesus. Instead of dreading evangelism as if it were a burden, you'll find yourself following God's lead with timely authenticity and sincerity.
Prayer-care-share is practical, creative and community-wide.
Check out some practical ideas, along with the prayer tools that WayMakers provides:
Loving Our Cities to Christ
The prayer-care-share lifestyle is the core of how many churches are working together to bring the life of Christ to their entire communities. The Mission America Coalition has supported the initiatives of leaders in several cities with a simple approach called "Loving Our Communities to Christ" or LC2C. Check out some of the reports and practical ideas.
Look here for a new vision of how love-motivated Christ followers are showing and telling the good news to their friends, family and colleagues in dozens of sectors throughout our society.
Creative caring: A conspiracy of kindness
Steve Sjogren, a "kindness coach," has tested hundreds of ideas and trained thousands of ordinary, busy believers in practical ways to demonstrate and declare Christ's love to others. Steve makes it fun! Check out some of the great ideas for a "lifestyle of kindness" and what he calls "servant evangelism".


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The Kenyan Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy: A Policy Framework for Growth and Poverty Reduction?
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Jörgen Levin , Njuguna S. Ndung'u
This economic country study on Mozambique is part of a series of annual studies, undertaken by various Swedish universities and academic research institutes in collaboration with Sida. The main purpose of these studies is to enhance our knowledge and understanding of current economic development processes and challenges in Sweden's main partner countries for development co-operation. It is also hoped that they will have a broader academic interest and that the collaboration will serve to strengthen the Swedish academic resource base in the field of development economics. This report has been prepared by Jörgen Levin, Department of Economics, Göteborg University and Njuguna S. Ndung'u, The Kenya Institute for Public Policy and Analysis, Nairobi.


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MIDI Sprout
MIDI Sprout is a device that converts natural rhythms of plants into music for home listening. Manufactured by Data Garden, electronics contained in recycled cardboard, limited run of 300, 2016.
MIDI Sprout is a device that converts natural rhythms of plants into music for home listening. Manufactured by Data Garden, electronics contained in recycled cardboard, limited run of 300, 2016.
Data Garden artists invite musicians to improvise with a sonified plant. Past collaborators include Laraaji, King Britt, Christopher Sean Powell, Lichens
Data Garden's unique overnight concert of plant-generated music for deep dreaming. Participants are guided into a dream incubation mediation as their sleeping space is filled with the sounds of nature, voice, and synthesized sound; all triggered by the biorhythms of plants. Participants share their dreams and explore common themes upon waking.
Two apples serve as sensors for the participant's bio-conductivity. Data Garden's ethereal synthesizer sounds shift in real-time to the user's energy, producing a spontaneous song of the self. An inquiry into how technology can interface with the pulse of vital energy.
A futuristic tropical symphony, Data Garden's Quartet immerses listeners in the beauty and mystery of plant music. Participants can interact with the plants and perceive the real-time changes in the texture of the music. [more info]
Connectedness is palpable through this installation of a plant, Data Garden's MIDI Sprout technology, synthesizer and headphones. Listening to a plant play music, we wonder about the possibilities beyond our ordinary perception.
On October 14, 2012 more than 1,200 participants joined us to wander Bartram's Garden and connect with their natural environment through live music, performance and sculpture that blurred the distinction between biological and digital worlds.
Musical compositions generated by the electronic impulses produced by two tropical plants. Plants' data interpreted by humans with the help of computers are employed to organize sound into beauty perceivable by the human ear.
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Sonified plants bring wonder and new perceptions to kids and adults, alike.
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To Bless Those Deserving
Chapter Twenty-Four
Moving with Ubremander was an experience. I was used to being teleported, but being rushed by one able to act as lightning was something new for me. I saw Lerall having to move her brown locks from before her face, but only smiled feeling my red and yellow strands fall back as I strode into the castle. I felt Ubremander moving with me, but his words had me feel that he was focusing on the wrong things.
"I like your hair, Jelnaya," he said. "It glows."
"You're not the first to tell me that," I replied. "Still, if I am being a beacon for Fergush, it means I am proclaiming his aspects. That means be ready to fight, Ubremander."
My words caused me to look around studying those I saw. Those in uniform simple held their place. A number dressed as servants however also peeked around statuary or corners. I decided to start seeing what Ubremander could do, so told him some words to say.
He repeated in a commanding voice, "What is happening?"
"Oh Great One," a few soldiers said, but they then allowed the one with the most rank to continue, "Baron Pechend is attacking. It seems he wants the Lady Doris."
I whispered to Ubremander, "There are only two reasons to want someone or something: personal or public. I cannot think of him wanting her personally, not at a time like this, so it has to be public. If he takes her as a hostage, we have to kill him."
He softly replied, "I cannot do that."
I turned to face him as I stated, "You cannot be who you were created to be if you are limited in your place." I had a hand move around to indicate all around me as I clarified, "You were created to lead these people in order to assure a good life for them. Let them constrain your decisions, and let your concern for them allow you to rise to handle the threats that come upon you."
Lerall said, "I have to support those words, Great Ubremander. Let me further say that if you can manage to do what she said, the gods will support you."
He replied, "That will be a new one for us elementals."
I quickly stated, "Let's not go for new, Ubremander, but lasting. What we are trying to do here is something lasting."
The military officer declared, "Indeed, Great Ubremander, and to that end we will support you."
I noticed something shift in the essence of Ubremander. I turned to him with a worried expression. He however simply smiled at me. While I thought to be worried, I held any action recognizing my place with him should still be strong. As long as I continued to provide good advice and instruction, his loyalty to me should not shift.
I now advised Ubremander in a soft voice, and again heard him declare my words. "How many are supporting Baron Pechend?"
The military leader answered, "None, Great Ubremander, although he really has not called for anyone either. Lady Snerara is working to protect Lady Doris and mount a defense until your return."
"Well, I have returned." He then whispered to me, "Jelnaya, where should I go?"
I softly answered, "Up. Let's move through the castle allowing everyone to see you. Just rushing to Baron Pechend would just have you putting down a dog. If your enemies are great then your victories over them will be seen as great. You thus give him a chance to declare his greatness."
"I like your advice."
Lerall said, "Then I will not offer a counter. My god has his own ways, but I accept that not all will agree with them. Establish a good society, Great Ubremander, and we will find our place in it."
I was actually glad that he said that, as I did not know the castle that well. Feeling a need to assure Ubremander his place, I curtsied as he took the lead. Lerall smiled at me as she came to my side. Glad that things were going well, I followed Ubremander through the castle.
Others bowed or curtsied as we moved through the building. I softly kept instructing Ubremander to smile or nod. Lerall also said words of having him acknowledge the presence of those who would be helping him manage his days. Things seemed to be going well until we moved into a stairwell.
"Oh, there you are my wondrous creation," came the booming voice of Baron Pechend.
"He's trying to belittle you," I whispered to Ubremander. "You cannot acknowledge him." Seeing a door drop past us, I advised, "Tell him that he will be held accountable for the destruction to the castle."
Ubremander loudly said, "I will hold you accountable for the destruction you are causing to my home."
Baron Pechend floated down while saying, "It's not like I cannot pay. There are however things that we must get right between us."
Again I heard Ubremander proclaim my words. "No, there's not. Repair your damages, and I will consider your requests."
I grinned at Baron Pechend as he focused his eyes on me, and they stayed on me even as he spoke to Ubremander. "You need to stop listening to that little wench."
In a loud voice, Lerall said, "He can listen to me."
"Oh, so you have decided to set up a theocracy, Ubremander?"
Ubremander replied without my guidance, "They are not having me cause destruction. This is to be my kingdom. This is to be my home. Those that live here are to look to me for leadership. I do not want any of that destroyed."
"Oh, but none of us want things to stay wonderful, Ubremander. We are all hoping to change things according to our own goals. The problem with you is that it is all a lie. You are nothing but a puppet I created."
"I have gods however attempting to help and guide me. Who do you have instructing you, Ba –"
I strongly hissed, "Just use his name."
Arcane energy launched itself from Baron Pechend. Ubremander did not attack in response, but only did what he could to protect himself. Lerall rushed by me to head up the stairs. I however launched a dagger at Baron Pechend, and found myself surprised to hear an explosion and have the man flung against a far wall.
While he removed the dagger, I saw that he held his left arm stiff against his side. Somebody else had hurt him. Wondering if a soldier on the battlements deserved some honor, I went to the side of Ubremander to fight with him and continue to provide instruction.
I whispered, "He's hurt. Considering he is important, it would be better if you could reconcile with him."
"He is also the one that created me."
From across the stairwell and a ways up came the voice of Baron Pechend saying, "Glad that you recognize that, Ubremander. Now, let's settle this matter."
Ubremander did not need advice for what he said in return. "You do not understand how much I want to do that. The problem is that you created me for this purpose. You have been training me for this purpose. I have to oppose you simply because you created me to oppose anyone, even you, who tried what you are attempting!"
Baron Pechend set himself and launched an attack at Lerall who was getting close to him. She seemed to suspect that he would do something, as she quickly dropped into a protective stance. I guess her sword was enchanted, as Lerall set it in front of her and safely resisted the attack.
Baron Pechend managed to stand as he said, "I guess this is what I get for allowing you to live here instead of where I could keep a constant observation over you."
Seeing him disappear did not surprise me. It actually was a sensible action for him. While it went around my own desires, I hoped that I did not surprise anyone when I gave Ubremander advice not to follow.
"I told you it would be better to reconcile Pechend. Right now you have damage to your home and possibly your people. It would be better for you to go about and see to them. Losing Pechend and your home would be a horrible day, but take time to assure your home while hoping that Pechend would see the benefit in joining you."
Lerall was the one to ask, "Isn't your god a warrior spirit?"
"Yes, and would you get my dagger? That thing has been doing a lot of good for me. I am going to have to check with Grandfather Terish or Great-uncle Ferrigote about it."
She grabbed the small blade where Baron Pechend had thrown it after removing it from his body, then said, "It does have some odd enchantment on it. I guess it is the weapon to have in odd situations."
Ubremander looked around as he exclaimed, "Thank you, all of you."
I commented, "A good start, but you need to go around and do your best to make certain all hear you say that."
He went up the stairs while saying, "I will do that." He then stopped to make an observation. "Lerall is returning your dagger. With it back in your possession, I hope you have no reservations about staying with me."
"No reservations, Ubremander. Glad to help."
Lerall came up to hand me my dagger while saying, "You are still the champion of a warrior god. I however have to admit that your advice fits the occasion."
"Listen, if Fergush was simply He-Who-Fights, there would be a multitude of reasons why I would never have agreed to become his champion."
"Well, I'm glad that my god did not give me hair like that."
Ubremander said, "I like her hair."
I replied, "Well, I'm just glad that I can cut it. Even this hair gets annoying if it gets too long. Anyway, this is not about my hair, but about doing what we can to give you a good society. I have a king, empress, and other ranks of nobility in my family. Let me tell you what they taught me."
We returned to moving up the stairs. Reaching the battlements required some knowledge of the upper level, but the soldiers were quick to direct us. Ubremander was a large being, so it was accepted that he could be recognized even by those far below and a distance away in the city. He waved when shouts were heard, and the sound of cheers had him beaming with joy. By the time we returned to the stairs, he had received a number of lectures about those of power surrounding him, but his attitude about securing a good future could not have been better.
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34% of the waterway's foreshore has been cleared of native vegetation and now consists of urban and rural land or exotic vegetation. The retained native vegetation elsewhere consists primarily dry eucalypt communities, but also includes areas of:
- saltmarsh and wetland
- wet eucalypt forest and woodland
- non-eucalypt forest and woodland (e.g. she-oak forests)
- scrub, heath and coastal complexes and
- native grassland.
There are few formal records showing how flora and fauna in the intertidal zone has changed. This is something that beachcombers, rock pool enthusiasts, fishers and divers may be able to help us with.
The waterway's coastline includes 54 wetlands and 43 saltmarshes. The tidal flats at Oyster Cove are listed on the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia, and the Port Cygnet Conservation Area includes wetland habitat that is significant for the State. The Lutregala Marsh at the southern end of Bruny Island Neck is of particularly high conservation significance due to species-rich invertebrate communities.
Threatened species that may be spotted on the foreshore intertidal zone include:
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- Gunn's screw shell
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Friday, April 20, 2012
From Passive to Active: The Reluctant Hero
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Wow... that's so true! My hero (heroine) is very passive at the moment, and I've been using dreams and premonitions to show her what she's really fighting for, trying to make that transition work... I don't think it is. The thought of giving hope by letting them fight for someone else - someone close to them - is a great way of doing it. I may have to copy Hunger Games :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yay! I love it when I'm right. XD To be honest, borrowing ideas from a multi-million dollar book can't be that bad of an idea. I found the movie a fascinating exploration of control, power, and the strength of hope and rebellion. I really hope Catching Fire lives up to the first movie.Delete
I think I wandered off the subject... oh yeah! Let me know if it works out, 'kay? ^_^
- AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 7:28 AM
I don't particularly have a problem with that because my heroes/heroines are thrown into situations that snowball and require their constant attention. With that said, it's generally due to them protecting someone else, which makes your blog statement ever more true.ReplyDeleteReplies
Very nice. I can see how demanding constant attention is a good way to keep your hero from stalling, but connecting them to someone else would definitely give them motivation to continue the fight. ^_^Delete
My heroine is definitely a reluctant hero. I'm trying to make her connect with the situation and people so she has a reason to fight. Hopefully it'll work.ReplyDeleteReplies
Good luck! It might help if she makes friends with one or two specific people, and then they get put in danger because of the overarching threat. It'll give her an immediate reason to act, and then she might start to understand why the bigger problem must be solved. [/general unwanted advice]Delete


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That's what people say about making arrangements should they become seriously ill. Who will speak on our behalf if we are unable? Will they honor our wishes? These are difficult subjects to talk about.
The process of planning our end-of-life care is known as advance care planning. The documents that formalize your wishes are known as advance directives. Advance directives are sometimes called living wills and healthcare proxies.
60% of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is "extremely Important."
56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes.*
90% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important.
27% have actually done so.**
80% of people say that if seriously ill, they would want to talk to their doctor about end-of-life care.
7% report having had an end-of-life conversation with their doctor.***
*Source: Centers for Disease Control 2005
**Source: The Conversation Project National Survey 2013
***Source: California Healthcare Foundation 2012
Here's some more important information from the Pew Charitable Trusts:
People who undertake advance care planning are more likely to have their end-of-life wishes known and respected. Patients and their families are more satisfied with the care received after they have these conversations with doctors. Furthermore, people are less likely to receive unwanted aggressive medical treatments in their last weeks of life; less likely to die in the hospital or intensive care unit; and more likely to enroll in hospice, a comprehensive care program that supports patients and their families in the final phase of terminal illness with a focus on comfort and quality of life.
Some people worry that talking about death can cause patients and families to lose hope and even become sicker. However, research shows that advance care planning does not lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional suffering and has no impact on patient survival.Although these conversations can be very emotional, families and patients generally find them helpful and appreciate the opportunity to prepare for the future.
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Last Day" from Charlotte's Web by E. B. White– This is a wonderful read and an even better conversation starter!
CompassionAndSupport.org– This site has all the resources you need to complete your advance directives.
Five Wishes, offered by Aging With Dignity, has become one of the most popular living wills.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization– This link offers downloadable advance directives for every state in the Union.
National Institute of Health– Comprehensive Advance Care Planning information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Comprehensive Advance Care Planning Information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention White Paper– Scholarly information on the importance of advance care planning.
AARP– Good guidance about advance care planning.
The Conversation Project– Founded by Ellen Goodman, The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.
Death Over Dinner– How we want to die represents the most important and costly conversation America isn't having. Get started with this helpful site.


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Dear New York City,
This year with you, New York, has been amazing. Weird men, weird dates, weird people, weird things… good thing I'm weird, and I've completely come to terms and embraced that fact. I've realized, that its not my dating adventures, or relationships that define this whole year… it's my relationship with you, New York. You will never be one of those scorned men in my book, instead, I will speak of you fondly, laugh with my friends as I recount our memories, tell my parents that I've always been in good hands. Let me be clear, New York, just because I'm leaving for more or less four months, doesn't mean this… what we have, is over. We're just taking a break. Thats all it is. I need to revisit my relationship with California for a bit, just to see if being with you is a set in stone thing… I'm thinking about our future together, forever, New York City, I really am. Besides, I know you tend to get quite, how should I say… uncomfortable, during the summer months. It must be the restless tourists that are exploring you. Trust me, I wouldn't want them all over me either, and I've come to despise the fact that they take advantage of everything you have to offer. And you, my New York, have A LOT to offer. It has definitely been a growing year for me, I've had my ups and downs, as have you (I'm sure you don't like the fact that many people are "OCCUPY-ing" you as we speak), but we get through them. Our start together was a bit rocky… I met you during Hurricane Irene, what.. a … bitch. She raised hell, but in the end, she was all talk, no action… needless to say, I still fell in love with you.
I am so glad I made the decision to transfer schools, move out of the suburbs of Philadelphia and into your open and (maybe not always so) welcome arms. It was the best decision I could have made. Anyways, New York City, as I am enjoying the beautiful weather here in California, I am fully aware that you miss me – the rainstorms and upcoming thunderstorms are a telltale sign – don't try to hide it. I miss you already too, the close proximity of everything, the people, I miss all of you. But in a few months, we will soon be reunited. Oh how wonderful it will be.
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"Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more."
Crude Oil is bullish and trying to finish rotation back to the high of a wide channel tomorrow… but we have resistance in our way… so the goal is to get above the resistance and use as support on the way higher.
E-Mini S&P is bullish and trying to re-test yesterday's high… but we have two levels of resistance getting in our way… telling us to look for buying opportunities back in the 'battle zone' where we have some decent reward compared to the risk.
Gold is bullish and trying to re-test the measured-move from earlier today… but a short-term trading-range is telling us to beware buying the high… and focus on buying with traps tomorrow.
Euro is bearish and trying to re-test today's low… but we're too 'low' on the chart at this point to enter… so we're waiting for a 'trap' to sell high tomorrow.
FDAX is bullish after a recent trend-reversal… which tells us to look for a '2-legged pullback' into the 'battle zone' tomorrow for a target up at yesterday's high.
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Crude Oil is bullish and trying to rotate back to the high of a wide channel tomorrow… but a resistance trend-line is getting in the way. Buyers are in a perfect position to 'buy low'… all we need is to get above this resistance level and use it as support for a move back to the high.
E-Mini S&P Trading Strategy
E-Mini S&P is bullish and trying to re-test yesterday's high after price got clobbered to start the session today. The bulls have control, but their trading into the Double-Up resistance level… telling us to look for selling-opportunities where we have enough opportunity for a decent target without buying into resistance. If price can push through the Double-Up… then we start watching for a move back to the 2400 round-number which we saw just a few days ago.
Gold Trading Strategy
Gold is bullish and trying to re-test today's measured-move target… and the bulls are coming off a perfect '2-legged pullback' as price tries to fight its way through the prior week low. The bulls are likely already in this trade going higher… so the next reliable buying opportunities will come after a strong push higher… or after a pullback into the 'battle zone' tomorrow. One thing to keep an eye on tomorrow is a possible trading-range developing around the prior week low… always a price-magnet as we go into the end of the week tomorrow.
Euro Trading Strategy
Euro is bearish and trying to re-test today's low… the only problem is that price is relatively 'low' in the short-term so we need to wait for more information before we sell at this point. The most important clue on this chart is the strong move lower (after the 'trap high' we talked about in the last night's newsletter)… we assume that strength was a little too much for the sellers to chase… and you can see the bears waited for a '2-legged correction' to sell back down to the lows. The objective is to re-test the Double-Down… and we're looking for traps to avoid selling low on the way down. On the flip side… if this thing fails to push lower… sellers will likely bail on the move and price will shoot higher back to re-test today's high… so watch closely for the failure.
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FDAX is bullish and trying to re-test today's high… and possibly make a run up to last week's high tomorrow. The most important clue on this chart is the recent change in trend… the bears just lost control to the bulls… but the bulls don't want to buy this high… so we're looking for buying opportunities after a '2-legged pullback' into 'battle zone' tomorrow.
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Fitness competitions are the latest craze. Here at LIVEFIT we love training for our next event which happens to be the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Pineapple Classic 5k Obstacle Course on Sunday April 21, 2013 on NYIT Campus. Everyone Wednesday night until the event we will be doing circuit training from 6-6:30 followed by a 30 minute jog at Clubfit 247 located at 99 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho NY 11753.
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Many hearts and lives have been changed through the Moravian camping programs offered to our youth. Sometimes we don't realize the impact that camp had until years down the road, but we are so fortunate to have these camps available to our youth. And the 2015 camping season will be here before we know it!
Camping in the Mid-states has changed a little for the 2015 camping season. 2014 marked the 25th and final year for Epworth Forest camp, the camping program for our junior-high-aged youth. Epworth Forest served our youth well during the past quarter century and offered some unique experiences for everyone involved. However, because of decreasing numbers of this age group in our camping ministry, we felt it was no longer feasible to keep this camp up and running.
Starting this year, we will be incorporating the youth who have completed 7th and 8th grade back into the Tar Hollow program along with the senior high through age 21 young adults. The youth completing 6th grade will stay in their respective junior camps, Bethany or Illiana.
Tar Hollow will take place the week of July 18–25. The Rev. Bryan Trotter will lead the program with the theme, "Jesus is not a Chupacabra, finding the real Jesus within the mythology."
Illiana and Bethany will follow closely behind on July 27–31 and August 3–7 respectively. Bethany's program will be "What's Up Hus?" and will be led by Rev. John Wallace. Illiana's program will be led by Rev. Andy Kilps with the program title yet to be announced.
We are also blessed with so many capable and willing staff members who give so freely of their time and talents, including using their vacation time, to serve on staff and make sure that our youth can have these life-changing experiences. If you are one of those staff members, know that your gifts have not gone unnoticed. Thanks for giving to our youth and to the Lord in this way! ■
Jo Keller is a member of Hope Moravian Church in Hope, Indiana. For more information on Mid-States camping, visit http://midstatesmoraviancamps.webs.com/
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By Vinisha Nagarkar
Like everyone else in the world, I am a huge fan of the 90's sitcom Friends. The show accomplished some distinguishing milestones in the history of the Television Industry; it ranks among the most watched TV shows and the longest running TV series, it was nominated as Outstanding Comedy Series several times, and has been the last sitcom so far to reach the No.1 spot on television. The most noteworthy achievement was the cultural impact it had on the young generation. It taught its viewers about love, friendship, career, and life.
From a professional perspective, I view "Friends" as an enterprise and not just a show. Like any successful startup, it started with an idea, it required funding, there was a management and a team of employees, it was a brand, it had customers and stakeholders, and there were risks involved. I believe that we can learn a few lessons on how to run enterprises from the factors that contributed to the success of this epic show.
Here's how:
1. Hiring:
Each character in Friends is shown pursuing what they love, which is why they're so good at it. Rachel is an astute fashionista, Monica is an amazing chef, and Ross is an expert in "dinosaurs"!
The best practice is to hire people who are not just qualified to do their job, but are also passionate about what they do.
2. Career Planning:
We all know that Jennifer Aniston was expected to play Monica, Courtney Cox was to play Rachel. But they both found the other character more interesting, and well, the rest is history.
When people are hired, we have certain predetermined plans for and expectations from them. But it is important to mould plans to fit the strengths and aspirations of team members, because changing plans rather than changing people is more effective.
3. Team Building:
Once the cast was finalized, the six key characters were taken on a vacation to Las Vegas, so that they could bond and have a natural chemistry. This became a major strength for the show because the actors really became great friends, which enabled them to work with ease. Not only this, but they also insisted on receiving similar remuneration and participated in the same award categories.
Team building initiatives can go a long way and can help build a collaborative environment rather than a competitive one.
4. Aligning Goals:
The entire team working on Friends understood the concept and the vision so well, that a bunch of different directors and writers worked on various episodes and still produced an impressive output.
Ensuring that all elements of an enterprise are on the same page is crucial for its success.
5. Taking Risks:
Making Chandler and Monica "The Bings" wasn't part of the plan initially. But as the story evolved, the creators thought of exploring a romantic relationship between the two characters. This idea was met with a lot of speculation and apprehension by the creators, but they finally took a leap. Chandler and Monica's romance turned out to be incredible; may be even better than Ross and Rachel's!
The creators and characters were always open to take risks and were flexible to explore new opportunities that came in the form of crazy and quirky plots.
6. Caring:
While working on this show, Lisa Kudrow conceived her son Julian. The storyline of season four was modified to show that Phoebe gets pregnant with triplets for her brother Frank Jr and his wife Alice. Similarly, when Matthew Perry was experiencing a rough patch due to his alcohol and drug abuse, the filming schedule was often altered so that his scenes were shot last.
This was an incredible thing they did for the cast members which showed that they genuinely cared for the team. Enterprises that prioritize employee well-being, always achieve sustainable growth.
The show ended in 2004, breaking a million hearts and giving us a lot to think about. The fact that people are still hooked on to the show is evidence that it was a sheer epitome of success which was created and run by highly creative people with strong entrepreneurial skills. Who thought Friends could teach us about building an enterprise!
About the author
Vinisha Nagarkar completed her Bachelor in Arts (Psychology) from Fergusson College, Pune, and pursued Masters in Personnel Management from MIT School of Management thereafter. She gained exposure to the field of Training & Development while assisting an accomplished Corporate Trainer. She then joined a HR consulting firm in Pune, where she worked for the Performance Management System of various SMEs. Currently, at PeopleWiz, she works as a research analyst, specializing is in the area of qualitative research for HR and organization design.


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Visa Waiver Program Changed – Trump Proposal Denounced
Congress Revamps Visa Waiver Program
The proposal by Donald Trump to ban Muslims from entering the United States was ignored by Congress on Tuesday. The House of Representatives passed legislation changing the Visa Waiver Program. The vote was 407 to 19 in favor of an extensive overhaul.
The visa waiver program is utilized by relatives of immigrants who live in the USA. Under the VWP, visa-free travel is permitted to the USA for up to 90 days. Changes approved bar anyone from Iraq, Syria and the Sudan. Changes to the VWP also apply to anyone who has traveled into those countries. All changes to the program are effective immediately.
The proposal by GOP Presidential contender Donald Trump to ban all Muslims from entering the USA was repeatedly denounced on the floor of the Congress as the debate on the proposed Visa Waiver Program changes took place.
There were proposals to end the waiver program. This raised concerns in the travel industry. A major portion of tourist visits in New York, Florida, Nevada and Arizona come from visa-free travelers. The current modifications will not negatively impact the tourist industry.
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"Days End"
Belgian Draft Horses
This is an excerpt from my Apples 'N Oats magazine article regarding the creation of the Days End painting.
We recently have had many storms pass through, which has left our farm soggy and battered. After the latest, I was out walking the pasture, looking for downed branches and shingles. While doing this, my horse followed me about, taking nibbles of grass every few feet. I was rushing around trying to get done as quickly as possible. There were more chores to be done, than hours left in the day.
Chicory patiently followed me, as always the courteous gentleman. Whenever I would stop for even just a moment, he would softly nuzzle my back or arm. After a few of these gentle persuasions I finally got the hint and took a break. I just stood there in the misting rain, leaning against his warm body and watching the flood waters flow through the low spot of the pasture. I let myself get absorbed in the pleasantness of it all. It is a wonderful feeling to let the quiet and stillness get inside.
It was with this feeling of peace that I worked on "Days End". I wanted the horses to convey their harmony and contentment with each other and their surroundings. When working on my art I draw upon my relationships with my animals. It is often said that you should paint what you know. Which I do. But more so than that, I paint what I feel.
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Lick And A Promise - ThievesLadies and Gentlemen: The brand new Lick And A Promise album "Thieves" is now available! Make sure to check our short album teaser at YouTube. Feel free to place your orders here.
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